On today’s show, I address Tony La Russa’s February DUI arrest, and what it means for the future of the White Sox. I also catch up with Cole Wright, host of Bear Essentials, and Cubs Pre/Post coverage on the Marquee Sports Network (21:14)! We discuss the Bears’ tough loss on […]
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Bulls Hire Billy Donovan, George Ofman Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-1-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bulls’ hiring of Billy Donovan, and what it means for the future of the franchise. I also catch up with George Ofman, former sports anchor at WBBM-AM, WSCR, and WGN (18:07)! We discuss the Bears’ decision to bench Mitchell Trubisky, and the expectations […]
The Trubisky Era Ends, Mark Schanowski Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-29-20)
On today’s show, I address the Bears’ decision to bench Mitchell Trubisky, and explain its true long-term effects on the team. I also catch up with Mark Schanowski, Bulls analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, host of the Sharp Shooters podcast, and host of White Sox Pre/Post coverage on WGN Radio! […]
Trubisky Wins The Job, Cole Cubelic Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-10-20)
On today’s show, I analyze the Bears’ decision to make Mitchell Trubisky the starting quarterback. I also catch up with Cole Cubelic, analyst for ESPN’s SEC Network and host on 94.5 WJOX-FM (16:45)! We discuss the controversy surrounding the Big Ten, and its decision to play college football in the […]
The Real Reason Behind The NBA’s Ratings Problem, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-9-20)
On today’s show, I address the true cause behind the NBA ratings debacle. Hint: It has NOTHING to do with in-game social justice protests. I also catch up with Teddy Greenstein, Sports Columnist at the Chicago Tribune and BBWAA member (16:44)! We discuss the current Big Ten Football season, and […]
Albert Almora’s Demotion, Jon “Boog” Sciambi Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-3-20)
On today’s show, I recap the MLB trade deadline and comment on Albert Almora’s demotion by the Chicago Cubs. I also catch up with Jon “Boog” Sciambi, voice of Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN Radio and Wednesday Night Baseball on ESPN (17:35 mark)! We discuss the 2020 MLB season and […]
Big Ten Football’s Return, Pat Boyle Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-1-20)
On today’s show, I address the Big Ten’s idea to begin the college football season near Thanksgiving. I also catch up with Pat Boyle, host of Chicago Blackhawks coverage on NBC Sports Chicago and The Hockey Show on ESPN 1000! We recap the surprising finish to the Hawks’ season, and […]
A-Rod Wants A Salary Cap, Jason Whitlock Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-22-20)
On today’s show, I address Alex Rodriguez’s call for an MLB salary cap, and explain his bias on the issue. I also catch up with Jason Whitlock, partner and columnist at OutKick.com! We discuss his move to OutKick from FS1, and his new plans with the company moving forward. We […]
Tony Andracki Talks MLB Season, Cubs Baseball, and Sports Media Career! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-1-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Tony Andracki, Digital Content Manager, and Chicago Cubs Reporter for Marquee Sports Network! We discuss the end of the MLB labor dispute, for now, and what could happen to the game come 2021. We also address the Cubs’ expectations heading into the season, […]
Scott Merkin and Randy Merkin Talk Impressive Sports Media Careers! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-26-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Scott Merkin, Chicago White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com, and Randy Merkin, Assistant Program Director and Executive Producer of Waddle and Silvy on ESPN 1000! We discuss their journeys in the sports media landscape, and their start at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s radio station. […]